The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-08-10
THE CONSTITUTIONAL CENTENNIAL
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vanin Railroad.

| THE CONSTITUTIONAL CENTENNIAL.
Low Rates to Philadelphia via Pennsyl-
vania Railroad.
The celebration of the one hundredth
anniversary Of the adoption of the Con-
stitut'on of the United Statcs, to be held
in Philad elphia, September 10Th, 10th,
and 18th, promises to be one of the most
interesting events that ever occurred in
this country, and will rank second only
to the great Centennial of 1876. The
Commission, composed of some of the
foremost men in the land, is fully organ
lied, the President of the United States
and his Cabinet are in cordial Corpora
ton, and the Governors of oil States are
aiding in the execution of the general
plan.
A larger number of troops of different
States will doubtless participate in the
military feature, than were ever gather
ed before on civic occasion; the indus
trial display is expected to be the finest
and most comprehensive ever in that
city, and the commemorative services,
presided over by the Chief Magistrate
and addressed by Mr.. Justice Miller of
the Supreme Court, will be the most
imposing ceremony ever held in America.
The programme as outlined by the
Commission is ns follows:--
The 10Th OF September is assigned
for professional industrial display.
This display, moving in long procession,
mounted upon cars prepared for the pur-
pose, and accompanied by various civic
organizations, promises to be feature
of brilliant and historic interest In the
evening of that day the Governor Of
Pennsylvania will hold a public recep
tion in honor OF the Governors of tho
States and Territories present ut the
The 10th of September is assigned
for the military parade and the review
Of the regiments and companies of the
militia of the several States and Ter
ritories, accompanied by their respec-
tive Governors and stats, and by de-
tachments from the army and navy of
the United States, detailed for that oc-
casion. From the returns already re-
ceived the commission expects the pre-
sence of from ten to fifteen thousand
State troops. One State alone offers
seven thousand troops in honor OF the
occasion. II is also intended, if pract-
cable, to illustrate in this parade the
contrast between the military arms and
equipments of Revolutionary times and
those Of the present day. The co-opera-
ton Of the army and navy Of the United
States has been assured to the Commits
sion. In the evening OF the same day
will occur public reception in honor of
the President Of the United States, with
the Governors, representatives Of the
foreign governments, military, &c.
The 18th Of September is devoted to
the special services OF commemoration,
at which the President of the United
States will preside. The Grafton will
be pronounced by Mr.. Justice Miller, of
the Supreme Court Of the United States.
In addition there will be poem, ma
tional hymns, vocal and instrumental
music, &c. Various other entertain
ments are offered by citizens during the
progress OF the celebration.
In order to accommodate the vast
multitude of people who will desire to
witness and participate in this national
Jete in honor Of liberty, the Pennsylva-
mia Railroad Company will sell excur-
sion tickets to Philadelphia from all sta
tions ON their lines east Of Pittsburg
and Erie September 9Th to 18th, good
to return until the 22d, inclusive, at two
cents per mile.
| Special excursions by special trains
from various points will be arranged,
the details Of which will be published
later through the press and other means
OF public announcement.
In the meantime it will be best to under
line the dates, and arrange to visit the
city as a spectator Of the great demon
stration, which appeal to the patriotism
of every American, as we'll as every
friend Of freedom.